Courage, Leadership and Overcoming Anxiety
A significant amount of research has been conducted on gender diversity in leadership. We know that women are grossly under-represented in numerous industries with leadership cohorts. Women are underrepresented in key decision-making roles across almost all industries in the Australian workforce; women comprise only: This underrepresentation has made us passionate about providing development opportunities designed specifically […]
I Failed as a Mother
*Please note that some of the content in this blog could be confronting. If this impacts you, please seek help (see below, as this is critical) or contact my team at LeadershipHQ. I had failed my daughter. Why? Because I had expectations about what I felt she should be or needed to live a good […]
How Women Can Change the World
Women need to support other women. Full stop. Stop being a self-centered “you know what” and start celebrating and supporting other women. We will only change the world by having more women at the table and being in business through our courage and community – and women supporting women! Hear me roar! Share below what YOU […]
Leadership & Menopause
I wasn’t prepared for this—menopause. Recently, I saw my doctor, and I have been feeling irritable and exhausted. I can’t lose weight and have constant brain fog. I can’t sleep either and seem to lose motivation for my work. What is happening, I thought to myself. Then my team dared to tell me they worried […]
The Good Girl Syndrome
This is me (well, this was, and maybe sometimes, it still is)! How about you? The Good Girl. I remember when I was younger and being asked by my parents to stay the “good girl” often. I feared speaking up or taking risks in case I wasn’t a good girl. Today, I embrace the courageous […]
What does Courage and Humankind have to do with IWD?
I can’t sleep. I haven’t slept for a few weeks since being asked to speak at several IWD events this week. Why? I have been reading, researching, and developing my keynote, and I have cried and felt disappointed, downright angry, excited, and hopeful. I can’t stop thinking about it. Then, I changed my focus. Courage. WE […]
How We Can Close The Gap
This week, I delivered a women in leadership program, one of my favourites. Why? Having a group of outstanding women in a room sharing, learning, and growing is beyond humbling. In turn, they all have a voice. The vulnerability and courage I see and hear in the room are remarkable. They are my most transformational programs […]
Leadership Boundaries and the “No” Word
I wonder if this relates to you? Are boundaries an issue? Do you dislike saying NO? I used to be freakin awful at boundaries. A people pleaser and approval seeking – big time! Over the years I learnt that leadership isn’t a popularity contest and NO is such a great and powerful word. Today boundaries […]
Stop Being a Pushover
The voice that often proves hardest to raise is your own. Standing up for yourself in a professional context where you might worry about job security is easier said than done. It’s not just about making noise – it’s about echoing with confidence, clarity, and assertiveness. Stop Being a Pushover Read on for six effective […]
How to be a Woman Who Makes it Happen
In today’s landscape, women are increasingly stepping into roles that drive change, inspire innovation, and motivate others. The women who have what it takes to make it happen aren’t ordinary humans. They are superwomen with extraordinary courage and commitment. Driven by passion, purpose, and an unyielding spirit, these women embrace change effortlessly, turning dreams into […]
